About Us

Everyone knows that taking lessons can improve a musician’s ability and understanding of music exponentially. What most people don’t know is that 80% of musicians who don’t take lessons or find the right teacher end up quitting after a year! Finding the right teacher and curriculum can be difficult but are absolutely essential in maximizing the effectiveness of the lessons. Denver School of Music’s teaching methods have proven to keep students excited while producing paramount results.

All entering students’ abilities are assessed to ensure they are placed with students of a comparable skill level. Beyond that, each student is interviewed so we have a thorough understanding of what the student’s goals are. From there, we customize their individual curriculums to meet their needs and provide an understanding and passion for music that will last a lifetime.

We have a state-of-the-art facility which provides the perfect atmosphere for learning. Each student will be plugging into the gear the pro’s use. We also have several on-site digital audio workstations providing full multi-track recording capabilities, and a PA system for full band rehearsals. With these tools, the students will have the opportunity to record and perform, just like their favorite bands.

We’re entirely confident you will love the experience we provide at Denver School of Music. If you don’t, we will provide an unconditional full refund for your first month of classes. Click here to see what some of our students have said about their experiences at DSoM.

The Denver School of Music is an experience that should not be missed. The school has a lot of plans for the future that no school in Colorado will be able to compete with on any level.

Objectives of Denver School of Music

To encourage Inspire and motivate the pursuit of happiness and enjoyment
To encourage family support, involvement and understanding
To teach the importance of setting and achieving results
To build self-worth and esteem amongst our musicians
To show the importance of self-discipline in result’s focus
To convey the importance of education, teamwork, meeting time constraints, and performing under pressure
To show on-stage performance techniques which will teach discipline
To explain the psychology of music and the factors which appeal to its audience
To develop the ability to transform individual emotion into creative artistic expression
To explain the business of the music industry and how to effectively market a band
To encourage strong study habits and the constant pursuit of knowledge
To create an empire of closely interlinked musicians and encourage interaction and support of one another
To provide a step-by-step education on how to go from the garage to the limelight
To provide sponsorship for graduates who have proven their dedication and are ready to play professionally
100% high school graduation rate of all attending students
95% college graduation rate of all attending musicians

Here is the DSoM family:
Robert Fulton, President
Robert Fulton has been teaching for a decade now. He has completed course work from the Dick Grove School of Music and Berklee College of Music. more…

James Salyards, Guitar Instructor
James Salyards brings twenty years of guitar playing experience to Denver School of Music with over ten years of teaching. more…

Portia Curlee, Voice and Piano Instructor
Portia Curlee comes to the Denver School of Music as a music lover and enthusiast. more…

Gabe Serafini, Bass Instructor
Gabe Serafini began guitar at five years of age, and like many bass players switched to bass when he was 13. He played in jazz, rock, funk, electronic bands as a teenager. more…

Ian Tometich, Drum Instructor
Ian Tometich comes to the Denver School of Music with years of experience teaching, performing live, session work, and competitions. more…